Ye Olde Durhams Social Club in Hartlepool

We were regular visitors until recently. Our last visit was terrible. We called for Saturday breakfast. Our breakfasts were thrown on the plates. Didn’t look appetising at all and didn’t taste much better. I was given a chipped cup with my pot of tea.When I complained I was told they were all chipped. We won’t be calling at The Conservatory again.

We visited on a Tuesday night and had the perfect parmos. It’s always a good sign when all the tables are full and it didn’t disappoint. Despite being busy the service was cheerful and helpful and the food was even better. All of us agreed that it was the best Parmo we have ever had with loads of choice. The main menu looked inviting as did some of the other plates we saw being served so a return visit to try some of the other dishes is planned soon.

Got married here. Everything was perfect from the rooms the guests stopped in, the buffet at the wedding and all the staff were spot on.

Chicken parmo with blue cheese was awsome garlic dip was strong just how I like it

Arrived at 2:50pm chose the bar area instead of the lounge, was immediately asked if we wanted a drink or food. We said we would have a drink and maybe food if we could have the menu. The waitress said, “Oh, no more food orders.” So we thought, “OK, we will just have a drink and go somewhere else.” 10 minutes later, a couple wandered in, and a different waitress approached them and ushered them to a table and began dressing the table ready for food. We asked this waitress, “Is there food available?” She said, “Yeah, it’s a Sunday dinner!!! Not sure the first waitress knew what day of the week it was, but one thing for certain is we will never go back, I’m afraid.” Sad really, as we drove all the way here from Middlesbrough. Not the best to be honest, another thing there was a large crowd of what must have been locals crowded around the tiny bar who were really loud and instead of chatting to themselves they were really audible above everything else so glad really we only stayed for a drink.